The Late Night Vision Show

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show Hans and Jason bring you their top picks for the year for the Best Thermal Binoculars for 2025. This is the last installment of the Best of 2025 and with this show, we go out with a bang. We explore the binocular style thermal optics that deliver advantages for more stationary hunters. With prices from under $2,000 to nearly $8,000 there are great options in every price category. Check ...

In this week’s episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans move their focus to the Best Thermal Handhelds Over $2,000 for 2025.  We’ve listed the top performing monoculars that offer the best image quality, best features and a good value for the dollar. This is a growing class of thermals as more and more hunters look for a high quality handheld to pair with their thermal rifle scope. If you're looking for serious perform...

In this week’s episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans run down their picks for the Best Thermal Monoculars Under $2,000 for 2025. We’ve tested all the top handhelds in this category and we let you know how they stack up. If you’re looking for a thermal monocular that doesn’t break the bank, this is the show for you.

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In this week’s episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans step away from the thermal talk and take a moment to reflect on what we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving season. From family and children, employees, to loyal viewers and customers who make this show possible, we share some personal thoughts and appreciation. It’s a break from the “Best Of” series, but one that still has great importance. Join us for a laid back,...

In this final episode of our Best of 2025 thermal scope series, Jason and Hans unveil the top tier, high end thermal rifle scopes. These are the best of the best. These are the most advanced, most expensive, highest resolution and offer THE best image quality on the market today. This episode showcases the scopes that stand at the peak of the thermal hunting market for 2025. If you’re looking for the absolute top-shelf scope, this ...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans bring you  their picks for the “Best Thermal Scopes Under $6,000 for 2025". We’ve narrowed down a strong field of 8 standout models, 2 featuring 1024 resolution and the rest built around solid 640 sensors and every scope on the list has laser range finding (LRF) capabilities. We dive into why each one made the list, how the 640 optics compete with the 1024 models an...

In this round of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans dive into their top picks for the “Best Thermal Scopes Under $5,000”. This price point unlocks some serious performance with all 640 resolution sensors, more rangefinders and a higher level of image quality, so the competition was fierce. We break down what features make the cut, highlight a few models that offer the stand out in performance and value,. Whether you’re upgr...

In this latest episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans continue our "Best Of" series with one of the most competitive price categories; thermal scopes Under $3,000. With 15 very strong contenders, this price range is packed with impressive optics, making it one of the hardest lists we've had to narrow down. We highlight a few of our personal favorites that stand out for image quality, features, and overall performance...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans kick off  our first "Best Of 2025" show of the year with a look at the Best Thermal Scopes Under $2,000. We call this our "budget" or "entry-level" category, and it’s packed with solid performers that perform well above their price. From a long list of scopes we’ve tested and sell, we narrow it down to a few of our top picks that offer the b...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show we dig into the RIX Leap L6R, a great upgrade to the original and very popular L6. The Leap L6R offers a LRF built into the lens, along with a ballistic calculator and a greatly improved ocular zoom. We test its image clarity, rangefinder function and real‑world usability in real field  conditions. Want to know how it holds up to the previous version and if the improvements make it wort...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason put the Nocpix Slim L35 thermal rifle scope through its paces. With a 3.5x base magnification, a 384 resolution and a unique QD mounting system, it quickly transforms from scope to a handheld without losing zero. We test its ID range, clarity and 18650 battery life with the with for world night hunting. If you’re hunting coyotes, hogs, coons or other varmints, this revie...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Hans and Jason sit down to review the RIX Storm S6R LRF thermal rifle scope. With a wide FOV, 2x base magnification and a very clear 640 resolution image quality, this scope delivers a ton of value for the dollar. We walk through its standout features and discuss its performance in real hunting conditions as well as talk about where it shines and struggles. Tune in if you’re considerin...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans revisit the tariff changes affecting the thermal optics industry and offer a follow up to our show from 4 months ago when the situation was still unfolding. Now that these tariffs are becoming permanent and more price increases are hitting, we break down what it means for hunters, manufacturers, and the market as a whole. But it’s not all bad news, there are some silver ...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show Jason and Hans offer their tips and advice on getting your night optics ready for hunting season. From ensuring your thermal and night vision optics are dialed in to avoiding common mistakes that can cause huge frustration, we cover what you need to know before the season begins. Whether you’re running a brand new setup or dusting off last year’s scope, this episode will help you hit th...

In this episode of The Late Night Vision Show, Jason and Hans review the extremely popular Nocpix ACE S60R 1280 thermal rifle scope. While the Ace was announced in early 2025, supply has been extremely limited but shipments appear to be picking up just in time for fall. With a 60 mm lens, a LRF built into the lens, a 2560 resolution display and ocular zoom, this is one of the top thermal rifle scopes ever produced for the civilian ...